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Two-time IndyCar titleholder Will Power signs with agent as he enters contract negotiations with Team Penske.

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Two-time IndyCar titleholder Will Power signs with agent as he enters contract negotiations with Team Penske.

INDIANAPOLIS — Will Power, a two-time IndyCar champion and the victor of the 2018 Indianapolis 500, has decided to enlist the services of an agent for the very first time as he enters a crucial contract year with Team Penske.

On Wednesday, A14 Management, a new agency established by renowned Spanish drivers Fernando Alonso and Oriol Servia, announced that Power has joined their roster of clients. This marks a significant accomplishment for Alonso, who is not only a two-time Formula 1 world champion but also an iconic figure in motorsport, alongside Servia, who has had a storied career in open-wheel racing and now serves as the pace car driver for IndyCar.

As Power approaches his 44th birthday in March, he reflects on his impressive career since joining Team Penske back in 2009. The Australian driver made headlines in 2022 when he surpassed Mario Andretti’s long-standing record for most career poles, extending the record to an astonishing 70 poles overall, which is three more than Andretti managed throughout his decades-long racing career.

Additionally, Power holds the fourth position all-time for the most wins in the series, with an impressive tally of 44 victories. He trails only legends A.J. Foyt (67 wins), Scott Dixon (58 wins), and Andretti (52 wins) in the all-time win category.

During the previous racing season, Power clinched three race wins and ended up fourth in the IndyCar points standings, marking the 24th season of his career in major open-wheel racing.

With the addition of an agent, Power is poised to seek negotiations for both a new contract with IndyCar and opportunities in additional racing events outside the series. Recently, he was slated to compete in the prestigious Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2023 but had to withdrawal due to his wife facing a severe health issue involving a life-threatening staph infection. He has expressed aspirations to participate in sports car races, particularly in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and has even considered exploring NASCAR.

Later on Wednesday, Power was anticipated to address the media during the concluding day of the IndyCar series media days held in Indianapolis.